1955 M. Doudet-Naudin Corton

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 93.5 points

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  4/18/2013 - Alex H wrote: 92 Points

  Super lemony , very oxidized and caramelized. Very oldish with honey and biscuity note. Very corton and very grand ole dame. Venerable wine

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  3/8/2013 - Paul S wrote: 95 Points

  Kelvin's Birthday Dinner (Park Palace, Grand Park Hotel): Wow. This took my breath away. Golden brown, almost amber in colour, we knew it was old, but all the guesses fell at least a decade off. This had a wonderful nose - honey, caramel, dried yellow fruit, little oxidative touches of browned apples, some earthy notes - complex, gentle and absolutely lovely. The palate was tremendous too, full of lovely matured tones of caramel and honey, preserved limes and lemons, sweet apples, all lovely mouthfilling flavours, with a distinct dried sultana hint. Yet it was also shockingly alive and vibrant, with a lovely fleshy Corton feel underpinned by wonderful juicy acidity. This was a complete package - profound complexity, grace and power even at over 50 years of age. With time in the glass, it opened up even more, showing layers of honey and orange blossom, with just a little nutty kiss at the finish. Absolutely wonderful stuff. This is one of those wines where you take a deep breath and thank God for the privilege of being able to taste something so good.

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